Tremanda Johnson
Dresden,TN
Summary
I began my career in nursing in 1994 while in was still in high school and would work in a nursing home caring for the elderly after school. I finished LPN school in 1998 and graduated RN school in 2012. I've always worked in long term care. I have knowledge in peritoneal dialysis, trach care, peg tube, wound care, medication administration, IV, lab draws, staffing, immunizations, medical records, Hipaa, and education to staff and patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Hillview Community Living Center
2024.05 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
RN Risk Manager
AHC McKenzie
2020.03 - 2024.05
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Medical records
- Infection prevention
- Staff inservices
- Call and filled in on hall when needed
- Staffing
- Facilitated with physicians on recertification visits to meet guidelines
RN Supervisor
Hillview Community Living Center
2002.03 - 2020.01
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Championed infection control initiatives that led to a reduction in healthcare-associated infections among patients under our care unit''s supervision.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05.2012
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Weakley County Vocational School
Dresden, TN05.1998
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- HIPAA Education
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Long-Term Care
- ADL Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Hospice Care
- Taking vitals
- Administering immunizations
- Emergency Response
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Managing deadlines
- Patient Discharge
- IV setup
- Lab result interpretation
- Treatment Planning
- Collecting vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Palliative care awareness
- Maintaining privacy
- Procedure preparations
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Medication Distribution
- Data Collection
- Medical Records Management
- Chart updating
- Personal care needs
- Hospice and palliative care
- Relationship Building
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Timeline
RN
Hillview Community Living Center
2024.05 - Current
RN Risk Manager
AHC McKenzie
2020.03 - 2024.05
RN Supervisor
Hillview Community Living Center
2002.03 - 2020.01
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Weakley County Vocational School